Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham Technical College, also referred to as BTC or Bellingham Tech, is located in Bellingham, Washington, United States. It was established in the year 1957. Initially, it was known as Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. The campus spreads over an area of more than 20 acres.

Bellingham Technical College offers over 50 associate degrees and certificate programs. Students can choose from courses in various areas of study including construction and engineering technology, fisheries and aquaculture, health careers and child & family studies, electro-mechanical technology, manufacturing and industrial technology, culinary arts, management, business and computer technology, and welding technology.

The students of Bellingham Technical College participate in the Student Council, which is governed by an Executive Committee.

Campus Location

3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225-1599
USA
Main Tel: (360) 752-7000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Bellingham Technical College Highlights

Where Bellingham Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in hospitality, nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, and engineering technician.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Racially diverse student body.
High male/female ratio.
Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	346	23
Associate	255	29
1-2 year certificate	188	14

Students

The student enrollment at Bellingham Technical College was 2,896 in 2007 (1,676 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 3,060
Books and supplies	$ 924

Financial Aid: Bellingham Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Bellingham Technical College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Dakota County Technical College	Rosemount, MN	2,864
Gwinnett Technical College	Lawrenceville, GA	4,789
Columbus Technical College	Columbus, GA	3,604
Southwestern Community College	Sylva, NC	2,040
Lakes Region Community College	Laconia, NH	1,098
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College	Johnstown, PA	1,358
Clover Park Technical College	Lakewood, WA	9,829
Johnson State College	Johnson, VT	1,867
NHTI, Concord's Community College	Concord, NH	3,572
Blackfeet Community College	Browning, MT	471

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		34
Without tenure; working toward tenure		15
Without tenure; tenure not available		16

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (21 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Marketing/Marketing Management
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (31 awarded)

Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (22 awarded)

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (58 awarded)

Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (12 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (56 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (1 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (81 awarded)

Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (177 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (211 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded)

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist

PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

TRANSPORTATION (23 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation